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 it's just okay... November 18, 2009
bbcw421 (utah)
The Other Boleyn Girl was amazing, however I found myself skipping through this book repeatedly. I was bored....not near the caliber of OBG.
 What happened to the end? October 29, 2009
K. Fulton (Colorado)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Knowing absolutely nothing about the history, I was able to enjoy this book without being put off by the apparent historical inaccuracies. My main problem with the book is that it seems the entire end of the book is cut off. We go into great detail about Katherine's life for many years, we see her relationship with Arthur, her relationship with Henry, we share her sorrow when she loses her babies. The main part of the book ends with Katherine being pregnant (we assume with Mary), but we don't get to experience her joy of finally having a child. The relationship between Katherine and Henry goes from being amicable (and him being an apologetic cheater) to years ahead when he's leaving her for good, with no explanation as to how we got there. How did Katherine fall out of favor? Why did Henry reconcile with Anne after sending her away from court? There's a huge gap at the end, almost as if they ran out of budget and had to cut some pages, so they just took a bunch out.
 Another Fascinating Book by my Favorite Author October 23, 2009
Anne M. Stewart (Rochester, NY)
A very interesting book about the first half of Katherine of Aragon's life. The author follows the life of the first wife of Henry the 8th from her childhood through her first few years of marriage to Henry. I thoroughly enjoy Gregory's books both for the history and the great story telling.
amazing book September 24, 2009
Amy E. Collins (Rocky Mountains, Co)
I'm a huge fan of history, and of books! Being a major in English myself, and being raised by a mother who was a HUGE history buff, I must say that this book was amazing. You must understand that Gregory had no choice but to make up a lot of the story line, and I strongly believe she followed history as closely as possible. Part of the fun of writing about history is being able to create your own story line while following actual events. I found the book full of love, compassion, hatred and hardened hearts. I found myself falling in love with Aurthur as Katherine did; and I found myself fighting for her place as Queen. I was heartbroken when Aurthur left the book; and when the first two pregnancies went wrong. I knew how the book ended of course, but the journey there was fascinating, poetic, and lovely. It is seriously a book you should consider reading.
 Slow but worth it........ September 21, 2009
Nascar Runner (O'Fallon, MO United States)
I'm reading Philippa Gregory's books out of order--Other Boleyn Girl, Boleyn Inheritance, Queen's Fool, Constant Princess, Virgin Princess. However, the back story of Queen Katherine is not to be missed. I believe this is one of Philippa's earlier books, and arguably not her best--but I still couldn't wait to see how it turned out. (Yes, I must have missed English history in high school and college--at least I'm catching up now!) Not a romance novel and not a bland history book--excellent historical fiction. I'm wasn't previously interested in this era, but it was an excellent book recommendation from a friend. Thanks again, Philippa.
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